The technical and impression information you provide during these just gets better and better with each video, as in you are able to articulate useful data to a prospective buyer. Very well done!

@jctrails

5 жыл бұрын

AF-O6 thank you so much!

Ive been riding my HTLT for over a year now. I honestly gotta say its the best bike i ever owned!

@jctrails

5 жыл бұрын

MTB_MikVit it’s a sick bike!

Thanks for posting this video. You presented valuable information and feedback. I am currently riding the same bike on loan while my Santa Cruz Tallboy 29 is waiting for the correct seal kit for the front fork. I would like to include the idea that you should buy the type of bike with suspension travel that suits the trails that you actually ride most of the time. This is more practical than something that fits your dream wish list but you do not often need or use. Although I have found that the 150 suspension front and rear can ride over lots of rocks and roots and descend with ease it more than I need most of the time. If I were to replace my Tallboy that has 120 front/ 110 rear ( rear shock has lock out option) I probably go for a trail bike with 140 front / 130 rear with a lock out option. The Hightower Carbon LT is just a little more squishy than I am use too riding or need most of the time. Definitely ride it first especially if you have been riding a short travel bike. I might add thatI rode a Giant Trance 2 27.5 before I switched to the Tallboy. I loved the Trance 140 / 130 Fox fork + shock. However I feel the Short travel Tallboy 29 accelerates and rolls over stuff better than the medium travel Giant that I was riding on my local trails and it better suits my riding style..

*i'd totaly enjoy riding this bike, good video budd!!!*

Just picked up that exact model from the Bike Barn last week. Loving it here in Freetown so far. Definitely not too much squish for my fat ass and old broken spine! Love the local videos, keep it up, thx!

@jctrails

5 жыл бұрын

Matthew Perry haha, it does soak up the chunk!

Nice vid bro. I used to live in the Metro west area of Massachusetts so you’re making nostalgic for my old stomping grounds. We should plan to coordinate a ride sometime when I’m in town to visit my folks!

@pedaltothemetalfitness5081

5 жыл бұрын

JC TRAILS I’ll be in town for Christmas but only for a couple days and won’t have my bike. But I may be back in April for a little longer so let’s plan for then

Great Vid JC

@jctrails

5 жыл бұрын

For Christ's Glory Amen thanks!

I rode the LT in Downieville last year and it was a monster truck but still playful and great in the corners. I was really impressed with how that long travel 29er maneuvered on the trail.

@jctrails

5 жыл бұрын

Brian Vaughn it does strike a good balance b/w monster truck and trail bike.

Wood a lockout of the suspension add to your conclusion?

My next bike for sure, thanks for sharing 👍🏼

@jctrails

5 жыл бұрын

Rider Don no problem, it’s a great bike.

@RiderDon

5 жыл бұрын

If I can only have 1 bike that can do all including bike parks and all mtb enduro etc. What would you suggest HTLT or Nomad? Those are my top 2. Thanks

@jctrails

5 жыл бұрын

Rider Don I would go with the LT

I figure like anything it takes getting used to. I have a Surly BFD and use it for off-road and that bike is a Tank. I mean ...going from the BFD to a something lighter/smaller, it'll always be a different feel. Even when my friends and I were kids, we used to ride each other's bikes, and unless they were similar builds it always felt waaaay different --whether it was good or bad. But no matter ...bikes are like gloves and the only way to truly know what fits the best(for the rider) is to try them.

Great video. Digging the new Santa Cruz colors!

@jctrails

5 жыл бұрын

MTB Savant thanks! I don’t know about this doo doo brown color, but the baby blue color is pretty cool.

@jctrails

5 жыл бұрын

REB4 it reminds me of coffee with a lot of cream

How's the rear shock absorber?

Hey man, cool videos. New to your page. Which would you choose between a HTLT or a Bronson for just a good all around bike? I have been really getting into bike parks lately and the local trails near me are just a little bit of everything as I am in new England. Thanks in advance if you get this.

What kind of breaks does it have?

Wussup James! Between the HTLT and the Specialized stumpjumper 29 expert which bike do u like better for an all around bike specially downhill? Im in a market for a bike between the two GX model but dont know which one to buy...😫

@jctrails

5 жыл бұрын

If you are going to be doing more DH def HTLT

Not sure if i heard right, but did you say that you prefer the size large? I’m also 5’10” and not sure if i should go for a médium or a large (original Hightower).

@jctrails

5 жыл бұрын

hsollero I prefer the size large on down hill tracks and the medium in my local tight trails, because I do some dh stuff I would personally go with the Large and put a 40mm stem on it.

My local trails are super dry, super loose, and super fu*king dusty...not to mention chunky. Not too much bike for my local trails. Lol good stuff as usual bro.

@jctrails

5 жыл бұрын

Trail Weaks thanks man. Sounds like an Enduro bike is a good fit for your trails.

@Antweak83

5 жыл бұрын

Haha yes sir had a nomad 3. I ride a hightower Lt right now with a 160mm fox 36. I was actually impressed with stability under speed and the playfulness of the bike. As the nomad 3 was kind of a bus. The nomad 4, on the other hand, is really nice and agile due to the new linkage system.

The Tallboy 2019 XXL that I just got to replace my 2018 XL (same exact frame design) is so much more capable. The only difference is the bigger frame. Although I’m at 120 and 110 travel there is nothing in rocky Nashville this new frame doesn’t eat. Also, I find whether it’s my multiple mountain bikes or road bikes my saddle setup is exactly the same. The rest of the bike is fitted around that!

@jctrails

5 жыл бұрын

DJ Cordes very nice.

Yes I want a comparison video

@jctrails

5 жыл бұрын

Kerwin Warren I will get to work.

Hightower or LT for trails that have climbs, some technical with a mix of downhill and flat? I’m in St. Louis MO and there are some Ozark like trails around here. My dad bought a high tower and I plan on buying one too just deciding between LT or regular. I wonder if the LT would be overkill for my area.

@jctrails

5 жыл бұрын

Justin H I think the normal HT would great for you.

@justinh1258

5 жыл бұрын

JC TRAILS Thanks! I think the HT would probably be the best fit but I want to make sure I wouldn’t be missing out on the LT.

i am trying to decide between the stumpy and Hightower. a comparison would be great.

@jctrails

5 жыл бұрын

David Bice stay tuned!

@davist3493

5 жыл бұрын

If you want more travel I would go with the Hightower but the stump jumper is good for more technical riding

Hi, just wondering, (if you haven't) whether you could do a review on the specialised pitch 2019 (sport or pro)

@jctrails

5 жыл бұрын

Samuel Davis I’ll try

@samueldavis7820

5 жыл бұрын

@@jctrails thanks so much, I just can't seem to find a proper review anywhere else 🙂🙂

For a 2019 LT Im surprise it don't have the Fox Grip2 fork

@jctrails

5 жыл бұрын

Eddie Arde I believe the higher end models do.

My last bike was a 2018 YT Jeffsy with a 140mm Pike and I’m currently riding a 2018 HTLT with a fox 36 160mm fork. I do have to say that my jeffsy climbed quicker and that the front end of the HTLT tends to wander a bit on steep technical climbs. I actually am putting on a new 44mm offset fox36 with 150mm travel today to see if I can tighten up the front end a bit and reduce some of the lift from the front end during some of these steep climbs. I do notice the front tire can wash out a bit during the fast right switchbacks on my single track trails if I’m not careful. It’s not bad, but does require a bit more rider input than I was used to with the jeffsy. I still have a 2019 YT Jeffsy on order, BUT, if this fork changes the geometry enough for me then I am going to keep this bike. It pedals the flats amazingly well, it demolished downhill stuff, and everything about the bike feels absolutely rock solid. There are no weird creaking noises, no chain slap, and it’s totally silent on the ride, something that I feel like the jeffsy didn’t have exactly down perfectly So awesome bike, hoping the 150mm on the front climbs a bit better and maybe a shorter offset makes it steer a bit tighter on the short fast switchbacks.

@jctrails

5 жыл бұрын

Taylor Krumroy reducing the travel and offset will definitely help with the climbing and cornering. Let me know how it feels.

@taylorkrumroy7629

5 жыл бұрын

JC TRAILS - will do! Got the fork on today and am headed to the trails 7am tomorrow morning. Super excited

@alexunlv

5 жыл бұрын

@@taylorkrumroy7629 What is the feedback?

@taylorkrumroy7629

5 жыл бұрын

Ghosty - welp, I ended up canceling the YT Jeffsy order. The new 44mm offset fox 36 150mm travel changed the bike entirely. It made it far faster in the right switchback turns on my trails and somehow made it climb easier without the front end lifting In fact I’ve been beating all my old PRs I had on the jeffsy and the bike is freaking perfect. I’m gonna ride this HTLT for a couple years before trying something else

@alexunlv

5 жыл бұрын

@@taylorkrumroy7629 Sounds amazing and encouraging! I'm pretty set on pulling the trigger for it as well. Glad to hear it worked out for you. Gratz!

I am getting my Bronson V3 this weekend. So stoked. Only downside is I probably will have to order it and have a wait. UGghhh!!

@jctrails

5 жыл бұрын

DADventureTV it will be worth the wait!

This bike are good to uphil like your little brother Higtower?

@jctrails

5 жыл бұрын

Bruno Conti the front end wonders a little more than the normal HT on the steep climbs.

That bobbing on the climb looks brutal.

@jctrails

5 жыл бұрын

Derek Taylor for a big bike it climbs pretty good.

@derektaylor2845

5 жыл бұрын

@@jctrails doesn't really seem to be quite the "quiver killer" it claims to be. Would you recommend the 5010 over this for the better all rounder?

@jctrails

5 жыл бұрын

Derek Taylor the regular Hightower would be a better all rounder. The 5010 can handle a lot, but I prefer 29er wheels.

What are your thoughts comparing the Hightower LT and Fezzari ?

@jctrails

5 жыл бұрын

They actually ride quite the same. The Fezzari has a leg up in the pedal department though because of the steep seat tube angle.

@AndrewLakey

5 жыл бұрын

@@jctrails Thanks for the reply.

You're riding my local trails!

@jctrails

5 жыл бұрын

Silas Rauch yes I am!

@AaronLester123

5 жыл бұрын

Where are these trails?

@jctrails

5 жыл бұрын

Aaron Lester pine hills in Plymouth

Ripmo vs HTLT vs SJ. Which bike wins?

@jctrails

5 жыл бұрын

Brandon Douk they are all good! The real question is which bike fits you, your riding style, and terrain.

@jctrails

5 жыл бұрын

Personally I prefer the stumpy because you have 3 bikes in 1.

@brandondouk

5 жыл бұрын

JC TRAILS true. The SJ is the only bike that gives you the most options.

Why would it be too much travel if you have adjustable dampening/lockout?

@jctrails

5 жыл бұрын

If your local trails are like a pyramid meaning you pedal up the mtn and then bomb down then your travel does not matter as much because you can lock out your suspension. On trails like I was riding in the video you can’t do that because you’re constantly pedaling over the undulating trails. A short travel bike just works better on these kind of trails with the suspension open.

@OhanaRVing

5 жыл бұрын

@@jctrails oh thanks that makes sense. Keep up the great work with the channel I learn a lot from watching!

I like how the shop put orange grips on it to match the orange Test Bike stickers. Attention to detail...

@jctrails

5 жыл бұрын

gr8fulhiker test bike coming thru!

Hey, was that a test bike? I couldn’t tell. geez- you think they put enough stickers on that thing!! Lol. Conclusion I am coming to is that I like longer travel 27.5 bikes for trails like what you just rode, and shorter travel 29ers for less gnarly trails. I just get too damn tired riding long travel 29ers in gnarly pedal trails and I hate how they wander and having to fight to get them back on line once they get off line But, I am 47 and dont get out nearly as much I would like. So people in better riding shape might feel differently. I probably also have a bias coming from bmx and 26 wheels. The long travel 29ers are so sweet on long decents though where you can really take advantage of that rolling speed and their ability to just eat gnar at speed. I just don’t have enough of that kind of riding. Great vid as usual. Ride on.

@jctrails

5 жыл бұрын

DADventureTV that’s why I went with the Stumpjumper, so I could swap b/w the LT and ST. The LT stumpy does not feel as good the HTLT at the bike park but I’m not riding a bike park everyday.

@zachel

5 жыл бұрын

@@jctrails So you prefer the stumpjumper on everyday trail riding vs the Hightower? I ride in Dupont and Pisgah in NC and it can get knarly but there is plenty of climbing as well!

@jctrails

5 жыл бұрын

Zachel s I probably go with the LT for Pisgah, you guys got some knarley trails out there.

Does htlt climbs better than sb130? Tnx

@jctrails

4 жыл бұрын

Ben Wallace 130 climbs better

@zachaxel4403

4 жыл бұрын

@@jctrails Tnx sir!by the way they also have lifetime warranty or SC only

where are these trails?

@jctrails

5 жыл бұрын

cory bilyeu Pinehills in Plymouth

I wish about this...

@jctrails

5 жыл бұрын

Simonas Dailidė just buy it, you won’t regret it!

This vs yeti sb150?

@jctrails

5 жыл бұрын

Currently Hd I really want to try all the new Yeti’s.

mmmmm.... cafe mocha..... Well, now I'm off to Starbucks. This was definitely on my "short list" for a new bike. Got the Nomad instead.

@jctrails

5 жыл бұрын

MissingLink MTB black coffee is more my style 😜 Congrats on the Nomad!

No internal routing?! That sucks

@jctrails

5 жыл бұрын

kohler48 no internal routing for the back brake only

Is the bike too low ?

@jctrails

5 жыл бұрын

Nah, not too many pedal strikes.

The Hightower LT was only ever a stop gap measure for their ews team to get a bit more travel out of the hightower and this really shows. It was never the refined bike that santa cruz wanted to build. The comments above were from an interview with Nick Anderson the santa cruz engineering manager.I have ridden a friends hightower lt, it is ok on the downhill but very in efficient pedalling up hill and when you ramp the speed up on the flat. I would say it is terrible in this respect. When you see these reviews you do have to wonder how much the reviewer is being paid by santa cruz to do the review. The fact that this model was only around for such a short period before being quit would suggest even in the manufacturers eyes it was not that good.